Machito Pepper Salsawith chilaca pepper

The chilaca pepper is a long and thin chili of dark green color, that is grown and is consumed especially in the Lowland and Michoacan. It has an excellent flavor and sometimes is very spicy. Although in this machito pepper salsa, the chilaca pepper is roasted and is combined with tomato, onion and more ingredients – that give a lot of freshness and a medium spiciness.

This salsa is a type of pico de gallo, which means that you will see all the ingredients diced and it can be used in the same way in which you use the pico de gallo. Is perfect for accompanying any appetizer or some Mexican dishes like: fried tacos, molletes, beef tacos, etc.

About the Recipe

In this recipe the chilies go through an interesting process but nothing is difficult of making.

The recipe is prepared with chilaca pepper, pick the ones that are smooth and bright because those are the ones that have better flavor.

Among the ingredients that are used is the red onion and don’t substitute it for white onion because is not as crispy nor as fresh as the red.